Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 25 March 2026
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Lok Sabha refers Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Context The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination. Key Provisions of the Bill Decriminalisation of Corporate Offences: The Bill proposes to shift several minor procedural violations from criminal liability to monetary penalties. This aims to reduce litigation burden and improve the business environment.
India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves Under Stress Amid Global Uncertainty
Context As of March 2026, nearly one-third (about 36%) of India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) remain unfilled, raising concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)? SPRs are emergency stockpiles of crude oil maintained by governments to tackle supply disruptions and price shocks.
Cost Concerns Delay Safer Building Codes Despite Himalayan Threats
Context India’s earthquake safety codes are under scrutiny after the government withdrew updated building standards backed by a decade of scientific research. Background A decade of government-backed studies involving experts in seismology, geology, and structural engineering clearly indicate: Existing seismic hazard assessments are outdated or conservative. Potential earthquake damage to residential buildings, bridges and dams.
Supreme Court on Women in Armed Forces
Context The Supreme Court of India, upheld the right of women officers in the Armed Forces to permanent commission (PC) and equal career opportunities. Background Women were historically inducted into the Armed Forces through the Short Service Commission (SSC) with limited tenure and restricted career progression. In earlier judgments like the Babita Puniya case in 2020, the Supreme Court directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission (PC) as well as command postings in
The Judicial Push for Environmental CSR
Context By invoking Article 51A (g), the judiciary underscored that the right to conduct business is inseparably linked to the responsibility to restore the planet. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) CSR is a business model that encourages companies to operate in ways that enhance society and the environment while still being accountable to their stakeholders and the public. CSR includes four categories: environmental impacts, ethical responsibility, philanthropic endeavors, and financial res